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PAST MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
12 Noon
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
1223 Laney Walker Boulevard
Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr.
Pastor
Neal Archie McQueen was born January 24,1934, in Rowland, North Carolina, the oldest child of the
late Trussie Vernie McQueen and Elizabeth Kelly McQueen.
His elementary and secondary education was completed in the Robeson County School System. He
attended Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC and later furthered his education at Augusta
State College.
In 1953 he joined the United States Army and he proudly served his country on active duty for more
than 24 years in the Signal Corps. He retired with the rank of Sergeant First Class and during his
distinguished military career he was awarded the National Defense Service Award with Oak Leaf
Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal with Four Bronze Service Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, two
Overseas Service Bars, Bronze Star Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, and
Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm.
A committed man of God, he was a dedicated member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church for over 50
years. He was a devoted Deacon, served as Chairman of the Deacon Board for two terms and was named
Deacon Emeritus in 2009. As part of his church service he worked diligently with Boy Scout Troop 504,
which is noted for having one of the highest number of members to attain the rank of Eagle Scout (40).
In 2011, the Neal A. McQueen Cub Scout Pack was chartered in recognition of his service.
A Master Mason for more than 55 years, he attained the highest office of the order: Most Worshipful
Grand Master, Prince Hall Masons, Jurisdiction of Georgia. He served as Past Worshipful Master of
Bannaker Lodge, No. 3, F.&A.M., Augusta, GA; Past Secretary of Bannaker Lodge No. 3 for 19 years;
Past Commander in Chief of Lebanon Consistory No. 28, Scottish Rite Masons; Past Secretary Keeper
of Seal of Lebanon Consistory No. 28; Past Potentate, Stolkin Temple No. 22, Shriners; Member of
Hiram Chapter No.15, Holy Royal Arch Masons; Member of Oscar C. McCombs Commandery No. 21,
Knights Templar Masons; Member of Lucy Laney Chapter No. 20, Order of the Eastern Star; Grand
Inspector General 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason; Past First Lieutenant Commander Scottish Rite
Mason, Orient of Georgia; Past District Deputy Grand Master, Augusta Masonic District; Past Deputy
Grand Master, Prince Hall Masons and Eastern Stars; Honorary Past Imperial Potentate, Imperial
Council; and Gold Card Member.
Cherishing his memories are his devoted wife, Mrs. Doris Bethea McQueen, Augusta, GA. Four
daughters: Dr. Sherron McQueen Jackson, Charleston, SC, Dr. Katrinda McQueen (Melvin Porter),
Decatur, GA, Phyllis McQueen (Cecil) Dodd, and Pamela McQueen Simms (Augusta, GA). Five
grandchildren: Alex Jackson, Charleston, SC, Brandon McQueen, Augusta, GA and Melany (Shun)
Reynolds, Dr. Trey (Megan) Porter and Robert Porter, all of Atlanta, GA. Two great-grandchildren:
Camille McQueen and Jeremiah McQueen, Simpsonville, SC. Three like sons: Antonio Blue,
Hamlet, NC, Freddie Curry and Cyris Lacey of Augusta, GA, one like daughter Yasmine Burke. His
godchildren Claude Anthony and Claudine Anthony Jones, Augusta, GA, dearly loved him.
He is also survived by six sisters: Laverne (King) Morrison, New Haven, CT, Grace Gibson, Durham,
NC, Sarah Margaret Snow (Raymond Morgan), Washington, DC, Geraldine Lindsay, Durham, NC,
Mary Elizabeth Smith, and Clementine McQueen of Fayetteville, NC. Two brothers: Rufus (Yvonne)
McQueen of Fayetteville, NC and Larry (Rethea) McQueen of Hope Mills, NC and a host of nieces and
nephews.
During his illness, he was blessed with caregivers who became his extended family: Donna Williams,
Russell Newsome, Mary Brown, Donna Harrison, Marie Rollins, Sherita Davis, Matrice Evans, Daffaney
Williams and Rashawn Walker.
Rev. Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr., Presiding
Prelude
Processional.................................................The Sanctuary Choir
Scriptures
Old Testament ....................................Rev. Roberta Murray
New Testament..................................Rev. George C. Miller, III
Prayer of Comfort.................................Rev. Larry D. McQueen
Solo.................................................Rev. Quentin Taylor
Expressions of Comfort
Church............
Family............
Masonry...........
Son/Military Service
............Dr. Ronald Brown
. Sis. Laverne McQueen Morrison
.........Bro. Charles Anthony
Freddie Curry, SGT Major (Ret)
Obituary
Read Silently
Acknowledgements.....................................Sis. Queenie Lawton
Solo.................................................Sis. Yvette Love-Lee
Eulogy.......................................Rev. Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr.
Recessional............................................The Sanctuary Choir
God Has Smiled On Me
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
Full Military Honors
Masonic Order Last Rites
Interment
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Tabernacle Baptist Church Deacons Ministry
Bannaker Lodge No. 3, F.&A.M.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church Deaconess Ministry
Tabernacle Baptist Church Ushers Ministry
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Lucy Laney Chapter No. 20, Order of the Eastern Star
Please dont say that I gave up, just say that I gave in. Dont say I lost the battle, for it was Gods war
to lose or win Please dont say how good I was, but that 1 did my best. Just say I tried to do whats
right, to give the most I could, not do less. Please dont give me wings or halos, thats for God to do. I
want no more than 1 deserve, no extras, just my due. Please dont give flowers, or talk in harsh tones.
Dont be concerned about me now, Pm well with God, Ive made it home. Dont talk about what could
have been, its over and its done. Just see to all my familys needs, the battle has been won. When you
draw a picture of me, dont draw me as a saint, Ive done some good; Ive done some wrong, so use all
your paint, not just the bright and light tones, use some gray and dark, in fact, dont put me down on
canvas, paint me in your heart. Dont just remember all thegood times, but remember all thebad. For
life is full of many things some happy and some sad. But ifyou must do something, then 1 have one last
request. Forgive me for the wrongs Ive done and with the love thats left. Thank God for my souls
resting. Thank God for all who loved me, praise God who loved me best.
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The family wishes to express our sincere appreciation for all of the acts of kindness
and support that have been provided during the illness and this time of bereavement.
Special thanks to the clergy, staff and members of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, the
staff of Heart to Heart In Home Care and Res-Care Home Health Care.
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